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3D Animation and Visual Effects

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  • Undergraduate
Leicester Campus
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Course summary

The BSc (Hons) 3D Animation & Visual Effects at De Montfort University is a future-focused degree that blends artistic creativity with technical precision. Designed for aspiring animators, VFX artists, and digital storytellers, the course offers hands-on experience in 3D modelling, character rigging, motion capture, simulation, and virtual production using industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine. You'll collaborate on real-world briefs, build a professional portfolio, and graduate ready to thrive in film, TV, gaming, and immersive media industries. With expert support and cutting-edge facilities, this course empowers you to create bold, original work that stands out.

The BSc (Hons) 3D Animation & Visual Effects programme at De Montfort University equips you ith the technical knowledge, creative practice, and industry insight required to succeed in animation, visual effects, and virtual production sectors across film, television, gaming, and immersive media. Combining hands-on project work with a deep understanding of animation and VFX pipelines, the course supports both artistic expression and professional development.

Throughout the programme, you will gain expertise in key creative and technical areas, including:

• 3D Modelling, Texturing and Compositing
• Animation Principles, Rigging and Motion Capture
• Creature Design, Narrative Environments, and Simulation
• Virtual Production using Game Engines and LED Wall Technologies
• Commercial Content Production and Portfolio Development

Designed with industry collaboration and emerging technologies in mind, the curriculum offers live briefs, studio-quality production environments, and opportunities for interdisciplinary teamwork. You will develop a professional-grade portfolio and graduate with the practical experience and confidence to thrive in this fast-growing global industry.

Our dedicated teaching team welcomes you to explore the boundaries of animation and VFX — and looks forward to helping you shape your future as an adaptable, industry-ready creative professional.

Modules

What You Will Study

Year 1

  • 3D Modelling and Compositing (Block 1)

  • Animation Principles and Techniques (Block 2)

  • Collaborative Filmmaking Practice (Block 3)

  • Commercial Content Production (Block 4)

Year 2

  • 3D Creature Design (Block 1)

  • Character Rigging and Motion Capture (Block 2)

  • Narrative Environment Design (Block 3)

  • Creative Enterprise (Block 4)

Year 3

  • 3D Dynamics and Simulations (Block 1)

  • Choreography and Character Performance (Block 2)

  • Virtual Production Technology (Block 3)

  • Portfolio Project (Block 4)

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/3d-animation-and-visual-effects/3d-animation-visual-effects.aspx#what-you-will-study

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Leicester Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 3 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
D26

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Application codes

Institution code:
D26

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

From at least two A-levels or equivalent.

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 30 Pass: 15

Pass in the QAA-accredited Access to HE course with at least 30 level 3 credits at Merit or equivalent, with English GCSE required as a separate qualification.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£17300*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase.

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